Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1887-09-24
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NhhfIy Ehons0nd Wen IA Ltne nc th'
Centennial Parade In Philadelphia
Philadelphia dispatch! The day opened
bright and clear, and since daybreal
people have been astir. The sound Of
fife and drum early told that prepare
tions were being made for the grand
street demonstration of the nations pro
tectors Nearly $4,000 soldiers passed
in view before the chief magistrate and
high officers of this and other govern,
ments before noon, and at their head
rode Gen. Sheridan. There are now at
least 100000 strangers within the city's
gates today. Not a single accident of q
serious nature marted the occasion.
The president was escorted by the first
city troop of cavalry from Lafayette
hotel to the commercial exchange, where
reception was rendered him. Mem
bers of the commercial, stock, drug,
grocers and importers, maritime, petro-
leum, lumbermen, textile and wool ex-
changes and of the board of trade had
assembled in the large hall on the third
floor. On the arrival of the presidential
party they were accorded hearty cheers.
The president of the commercial ex-
change then introduced the pres
ident, who said: II am glad
to have the opportunity to
meet so large q representation of the
business men of Philadelphia. 1t is
we'll that we should not entirely forget,
in the midst of our centennial jubilee,
that the aim and purpose of good gov
eminent tend after all to the advance
ment of the material interests of the
people, and increase of their trade and
commerce. 1t has sometimes occurred
to me that in the hurry and rush of
business there might well be infused a
little more patriotism than we are wont
to see, and little more recognition of
the fact that wholesome political senti-
ment is closely related not only to gem
eral good, but to the general success of
business. OF course our citizens en-
gagged in business are quick to see the
bearing of any policy which the govern
ment may adopt, as it effects their per-
sonal success and their accommodations,
but would like to see that broad and
patriotic sentiment among them which
can see beyond their peculiar personal
interests, and which can recognize that
the advancement of the entire country
is the object for which they may well
strive, even though it results in the
diminution of constantly increasing
profits. And must we always look for
the political opinions of our business
men precisely where they suppose their
immediate pecuniary advantage is
found? But how vain il is to
hope for the eradication Of
selfish motives in the affairs
of life. But AM reminded that we eel
citrate to-day the triumph Of patriotism
over selfishness. VIII any one say that
the concessions were not well made, or
that we are not to-day in full enjoyment
of the blessings resulting from due
regard for all conflicting interests repre-
sented by the different states which were
united 100 years ago. / believe the
complete benefits promised to the peo-
pie OF our form of government can be
secured by the exercise of the same
spirit OF tolerance for each others rights
and interests in which it had its birth.
This spirit will prevail when the bust
ness men of the country cultivate pOliti-
cal thoughts, when they cease to eschew
in political action, and
when such thought and action is guided
by better motives than purely selfish
and exclusive benefit. ] am of the opin-
ION there is no place in the country
where such condition can be so sue
cessfully and so properly maintained as
here, among the enlightened and the
enterprising business men of Philadel-
phia."
After his speech President Cleveland
held reception, assisted by Secretary
Ffl nd
President Hayes, Gov. Beaver, Mayor
Fetler, A. J. Drexel and George W.
Chllds. After the reception the presi-
Dental party drove to the reviewing
stand at Broad and Walnut streets TO
witness the military parade.
The stand was filled to OVERLOOKING.
On the reviewing stand there was CON
of distinguished visitors.
among them being Gov. Larrabee OF
Iowa, Gov. Thayer of Nebraska, and
many others.
At II o'clock the president came down
Broad street escorted by a troop of cav
airy. Behind them came a carriage with
Secretary of State Bayard, Secretary
tairchild, and Amos II. Little. Other
carriages followed with distinguished
guests, among them Rutherford b.
Hayes. When the line reached the re-
,iewing stand the presidents CARRIAGE
lalted and as he alighted to take his
place on the stand the cavalry saluted
him.
At just 11:20 Gen. Phil Sheridan
mounted on a handsome sorrel horse
anne up the street at the head of vast
'avalcade of military. Preceded by a
quad Of mounted reserves, behind him
anne the city troops of cavalry, United |
states light artillery and mounted heavy
rtillery, with their polished carriages
nd shining cannons. Admiral Luce |
vas at the head Of the column of the |
laval turnout preceded by the Marine
and.
Following closely were detachment
4 marines. from the North American
quadron. Coy. Briggs came up at the
ront of the Delaware troops.
As each platoon passed the president,
heir commanders saluted him, receiving
a return bow of recognition from the |
ommander-in-chief. As Gov. Beaver.
Pennsylvania, passed, he received
earty cheers. Following him came
early 10000 Pennsylvania militia. All
ne companies marched company front
ntil they reached SAMSON street. The
nd Of the parade was occupied by the
rand Army of the Republic, and it
as Just 2:45 when the last Of them
assed by. There was probably 10000
en- in the line Of parade, 5000 or 5000
whom were Grand Army men. I